North Cambridge Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: North Cambridge Academy
Address: Arbury Road, Kings Hedges
Town/City: Cambridge
County: Cambridgeshire
Postcode: CB4 2JF
Telephone Number: 01223 491500
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Meridian Trust
Sponsor: Meridian Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Miss Jane Driver
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 687 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 51.5%

Location and administration

URN: 139401
DfE Number: 873/4005
UKPRN: 10041582
UPRN: 200004213245
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Cambridge (E07000008)
Constituency: Cambridge (E14001149)
Electoral Ward: West Chesterton (E05013063)

Easting & Northing: 545609E, 260769N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 13' 35.45" N 0° 7' 50.04" E
Plus Code: 9F4264GJ+J6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Amanda Cooper - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 June 2027.
  • Lesley Daniel - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 November 2028.
  • Jane Driver - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Richard Girvan - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2026.
  • Rachel Hawkes - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2027.
  • Mrs Louisa Meynell - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 May 2029.
  • Sarah Schechter - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2027.
  • Mrs Alison Taylor - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 March 2015 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 March 2027.
  • Joanna Thomson - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Dr Phillipa Towlson-Mulbregt - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 March 2030.